Renowned Tibetan Buddhism Scholar Robert Thurman Dies at 84

Robert Thurman, a prominent scholar of Tibetan Buddhism, passed away at age 84. He was a former monk who later became a leading interpreter of the tradition. Thurman also fathered actress Uma Thurman. Throughout his career, he worked to preserve Buddhism’s intellectual depth. He emphasized spiritual rigor in its Western dissemination. His teachings and writings helped shape Western understanding of Tibetan Buddhism. He was respected for bridging academic scholarship and practice. His death marks the loss of a key figure in Buddhist studies.